CBT from £125 *** FULL Direct Access course (DAS) from £799 *** Weekend DAS available

My name is Alan and I have been in the testing and training industry for over 21 years. I am a FULLY QUALIFIED DVSA Grade 'A' Approved Driving Instructor. Prior to being an ADI I was a DVSA Driving Examiner on cars and motorbikes. I finished my career with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency as the Local Driving Test Manager for the whole of the SW of Scotland, from Irvine to Stranraer. I conducted many thousands of driving tests on cars and motorbikes and as a result I know exactly what it takes to get YOU through your test. I have set up Specialist Motor and Rider Training to offer top quality MOTORBIKE TRAINING and DRIVING LESSONS. We know exactly how to ensure that you are a successful learner and go on to be a confident and able driver or rider. We cover West Central Scotland

My name is John and I am the Lead Instructor here at Specialist Motor and Rider Training for motorbikes. I have been riding motorbikes since 1987 and teaching new riders since 2000 - with 37 years riding and 25 years bike teaching experience. I have worked all over west / central Scotland and have a high success rate with CBT and with DVSA Module 1 and Module 2 bike test pass rates. Prior to being a bike instructor I was one of the AA Roadwatch bikers. You wont find a better team to get you through your bike test. Alan - an examiner of over 21 years and myself, John - an instructor of over 25 years! Alan and I know exactly how to ensure that you are a successful learner and go on to be a confident and able rider. We cover West Central Scotland.

I'm Kevin and I am a CBT Instructor here at Specialist Motor and Rider Training. I first trained with John back in 2009 to gain my own motorcycle licence. After many years of riding experience I have recently joined SMART Ayrshire and trained with John again to become a qualified CBT Instructor. Prior to this, I served in the British Army for 11 years. In the Army I learned strong discipline, communication skills, patience and the ability to work calmly under pressure - qualities that are well used in my current role and are evident in my instruction and training style. I have a real passion for motorbikes, rider development, and helping people build confidence both on and off the road. I am known for my calm, patient, and supportive approach to training and I especially enjoy working with riders who may be nervous or lacking confidence when starting their journey. Alongside being a CBT instructor at SMART Ayrshire, I am also currently training with Alan to become a driving instructor in cars, learning from two highly experienced professionals with decades of training and testing knowledge and experience between them. At Specialist Motor and Rider Training we work together to ensure every learner receives high quality training and support throughout their journey into motorcycling or driving.

Hi everyone!! I’m Skye, the youngest member of the team here at Specialist Motor and Rider Training. I am a trainee CBT Instructor, mum of two, and very much fueled by caffeine! I’ve been around motorbikes all my life and started riding at 17 then got my full licence four years ago. I still remember the nerves, excitement, and “please don’t stall now” moments that come with learning to ride. My current bike is a Suzuki intruder but my dream bike is a custom built Indian Scout Bobber... A girl can dream!! Outside of biking I’m currently training in nursing and before that I worked as a youth worker / development worker helping people build confidence, discover their talents, and back themselves a bit more. Supporting people has always been a huge part of who I am, which is why CBT training feels like such a good fit for me.
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McIntyre Avenue, Prestwick, UK
Email: alan@smart-driver.co.uk 'SMART' Phone: 07369 228781

*** 2026 Prices ***
Motorbike taster sessions - £25
CBT - £125
NEW - CBT Plus / Commuter CBT - £160
Category A2 - A upgrade - £599
Full bike licence courses (DAS) - from £849
Motorbike lessons: from £47.50 p/h
Driving lessons: £37.50 p/h / £56 p/90mins
Driving lessons blocks: £325 - 6 x 90 mins
£355 - 10 x 60 mins